2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat

We’ll be inspiring children to explore the rhythm and melody of reading in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Read to the Beat will celebrate music & sound – exploring how music and storytelling unite.

Children are invited to borrow and read library books over the summer. There are stickers to collect, with a medal and certificate for those who complete six reading goals (that they choose!).

The Summer Reading Challenge is a great opportunity for children to find books they love. They choose what they want to read – story books, information books, e-books, audio books, poetry, comic, joke books, and graphic novels, all reading counts –children set the tempo!

For children aged 4 - 11  (There is a mini challenge for children aged 0 - 3)

1. Sign up for FREE at the library - Join anytime from 4 July.

2. Get your FREE starter pack - The pack contains a sticker booklet and Storytime magazine.

3. Start reading! You're in charge - Choose what you love to read and select your reading goals.

4. Collect rewards - Pick up stickers and character cards for every goal achieved.

5. Become a Book Champion  - Complete six books or reading goals to claim your medal and certificate.